Fellows, CA


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Fellows, CA

About Fellows, CA

Fellows, CA is a great place to live. It is situated in the foothills of the Central Valley and is surrounded by vast rolling hills and vineyards. The mild climate and ample sunshine make it a perfect spot for enjoying outdoor activities like hiking, biking, camping, fishing and even stargazing. The community is close-knit with a small town feel that makes it easy to meet your neighbors. There are plenty of local shops and restaurants to explore as well as nearby attractions like wineries, museums, galleries and more. Living in Fellows provides an opportunity to experience the beauty of nature while still being connected to all the amenities of city life. Mid-sized city - South-central California, at the southern end of the Central Valley.

State: California
County: Kern County
Metro Area: Bakersfield Metro Area
City: Fellows
Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 492 ft above sea level

Bakersfield is a quiet agricultural and industrial town located in one of the driest inhabited areas of California. Irrigated agriculture, mostly cotton, orchard crops and grapes lies to the north, and a large oil industry supported by nearby fields operates in and around the city. There isn’t much to do. But the area is becoming a refuge for southern Californians looking to escape the high costs and bustle of the LA Basin, which starts about 80 miles and across a mountain range south. The area is also picking up businesses looking for an inexpensive location with southern California access; thus the economy is improving after years of malaise.

But those moving in will need to trust their air conditioners: summer heat can be relentless with temperatures frequently 105 degrees to 110 degrees. Air quality can be a problem in the deep valley. The downtown is plain and uninteresting, although there are some new buildings and a new riverfront park. The nicer neighborhoods lie west towards the Cal State Bakersfield campus and some new retail and housing development, is coming in especially west of town. Some recreation is available in the southern Sierra Nevada just to the east and north, and downtown Los Angeles is about 2 hours away.

Bakersfield is partially surrounded by a horseshoe-shaped rim of mountains with an open side to the northwest and the crest at an average distance of 40 miles. The valley and surrounding hills are dry grassland with some desert plants; oak-studded grassland becomes more prevalent in the foothills. Climate is Mediterranean semiarid with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Summers are cloudless with 100 degrees readings and very low humidity. Winters are mild but fairly humid with frequent fog that usually burns off but can last for weeks.

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Fellows Cost of Living

Cost of living, low rainfall, and mild winters make Fellows a great place to live.

$124,100
-172.4% lower than avg
$113,125
39.0% lower than avg
7.7 / 7.5
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Fellows Crime
34.5 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Fellows, California
$23,760
for a family
$40,000
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Fellows
   Cost of living
Air quality
   Low rainfall
High unemployment
   Mild winters
Summer heat
Cost of Living